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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
3
Atlanta police report a Georgia woman identified as Mrs. Wood was left severely burned and bound after two men assaulted her at her Buckhead home. She was dragged to a nearby church and doused with poison, which spilled during the struggle. she was found later by a passerby. The assailants remain unidentified.
A Brooklyn man Thomas eighan 63 was hacked to death with a hatchet by Sabatino Svordonano after allegedly catching the intruder attacking his seven year old daughter Lillian. The slayer told police he had waited two days to find the attacker and killed him this morning.
Four westbound Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger cars on train number 1 Chicago to California derailed near Carlisle by Holliday Kansas about noon. The cars piled against a bluff with the Kansas river on the opposite bank as officials received a scant report.
Reported assassination of Field Marshal Henry Wilson prompts government mourning and an adjournment of the House. Two gunmen, named James O Brien and James Connelly both 24, seized at the scene with police seeking six attackers. A civilian and a policeman were injured as a mob pursued the assailants.
Reports from Herrin Illinois describe bloodshed between union and non union miners as officials from Williamson county and federal leaders monitor the coal strike. Sheriff Thaxton and deputies respond to trouble while Secretary Davis and Hoover discuss possible actions.
Phillip Murray of the United Mine Workers denies any responsibility for the Herrin trouble and calls for more reports. Samuel Gompers of the AFL says the firing may have begun inside the mine stockade and criticizes violence, noting the strike is too high to justify it. He doubts a Lewis letter started the incident and suggests another cause.
A duo accompanying a man was taken toward Eaton Square with one man passing 90 Cheam Place, home of Ambassador Harvey. Chief Justice Taft had entered the ambassador’s residence shortly before this incident.
Belfast reports the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson sparks fear of reprisals. Sinn Fein leadership is blamed for the attack and a prior assault on Stormont Castle. Sir James Craig and Ulster leaders mourn as the House of Commons adjourns until Wednesday.
Reports from Herrin Illinois detail a violent clash at the Southern Illinois Coal Co mine as union miners and sympathizers confront non union workers. Initial counts show nine dead among non-union workers and at least one foreman killed. hundreds of workers were reported captured or dispersed amid explosions and gunfire.
Reports recount a violent clash at a mining camp where sixteen non union men were killed and four captured. Prisoners were paraded, later killed or scattered by armed locals. A manhunt continued across a wide, wooded area with several hundred present and conflicting accounts emerging.
Adjutant General C. E. Black reported from Herrin at 10 am that local authorities have the situation under control. He said Colonel Hunter had no threats to hang three prisoners and remarked that casualties are uncertain, noting the multiplication table in use. Troops will not be sent without local request or governor authorization.
A light column notes coffee warnings seem trivial to some as readers push through morning routines. The piece weighs health tips against daily caffeine use and mentions popular brands and routines.
The Idaho recall invites business leaders to a two day convention in Pocatello on June 27 and 28 to foster development. Attendees from Idaho Falls and others will join speakers, band concerts, a banquet, dancing, and addresses by notable figures. Slogan Meet Me in Pocatello I’m for Idaho.
Master Mechanic H Crane orders a new chain gang to total fifteen freight turns between Pocatello and Glenns Ferry due to excess mileage by regular enginemen. Engineer W C Raids, Idaho division B of L E local chair, lays off trains 83 and 84 for union business. Engineer McNutt acts as relief, tech. Engineer Feed Jettera remains on 4724 at the 4 p m rip track switch engine because of sickness.
Engine 3108 under Engineer E T Wilson and Fireman J Morgan was dispatched to Rose on a break-in trip. Reported running 0. K the engine will enter passenger service on the second drive between Pocatello and Monroe. Switch Fireman E Dooley returned from Salt Lake after a weekend visit and business matters.
Engineer Thomas Myers clears for chain turn in the second district after personal matters. Engine crew callers Roy Olson and Ed Hronek resume duties following a fishing trip in Mackay country.
Fireman O. J. Priestius returns to duty in the second district after several days off for personal business. Switch Engineer C. O. Robinson is cleared to work the 4749 midnight shift east snake switch after a fishing trip absence.
E R Weston is relieved as agent at Rire by J Brennan. Weston passed through the city en route to Los Angeles and other points in westernnia for a vacation. E E Larkinoise attends to age department matters. Weather notes record temperatures around sixty to ninety-seven degrees and a motorists' travel line active.
Classified note advertises an upholsterer with mahogany items in excellent condition. Contact by phone numbers I 1676 or 749 for inquiries and arranging pickup or delivery.
O Gresham reports three day probe into the Rishel antiquated routes and a Salt Lake bureau caused effort to test road quality. Graham's Idaho Wyoming trip found Rishel path rough with floods and sharp turns while the Yellowstone highway from Ashton southward remained in excellent condition. Fishing in the Teton region was not best at present.
A Clifton New Jersey reader, Mrs A Lechner of 1129 Main Ave, states kidney pain and rheumatic symptoms improve with Foley Kidney Pills and grants permission to use the testimonial. Advertisement notes availability at all druggists and urges use for waste elimination.
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